Description
These easy strawberry shortbread cookies are buttery, delicate, and infused with bright freeze-dried strawberry flavor. Finished with a simple sweet glaze, they are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Ingredients
1 ounce freeze-dried strawberries
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour on low speed, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Crush the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder and gently fold into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until it comes together. Shape into a log for slicing or roll to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into shapes. If using the log method, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Arrange cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk to make the glaze. Adjust consistency if needed, then drizzle or dip cooled cookies. Let glaze set completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Substitute almond extract for vanilla for a nutty variation.
Add extra crushed freeze-dried strawberries to the glaze for stronger strawberry flavor.
Dip half of each cookie in melted white chocolate for a decorative finish.
Mix in a little lemon zest for a bright citrus twist.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper.
Freeze unglazed cookies for up to 2 months and glaze after thawing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
